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🥬 Growing Kale in Zone 1a

Zone 1a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Kale early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Huling frost: May 25. Unang frost: Ago 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Abr 13Ago 28

Season: May 25 – Ago 28 (95 araw)

Zone1a
Huling frostMay 25
Unang frostAgo 28
Season95 araw
Ani60 araw
ArawKalahating Araw

When to Plant Kale in Zone 1a

Start Seeds Indoors: Abr 13

Start Kale seeds indoors around Abr 13 (6 linggo bago ang huling hamog). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Abr 27

Transplant Kale seedlings outdoors after Abr 27. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm pagitan). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Hun 11

First harvest approximately Hun 11 (~45 araw from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Ago 28). Kale can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Hul 3

For a fall harvest, plant Kale around Hul 3 (8 weeks before first frost).

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